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How to get fromNorth West to Edinburghby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from North West to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Line 125 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Scant Row to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 58m
    £46–106

  2. Line 125 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Scant Row to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    7h 45m
    £32–70

  3. Drive  196.6 mi

    1. Drive from North West to Edinburghcar car 196.6 mi
    3h 42m
    £49–70

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 42m
    £69–166

  5. Line 607 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus bus 607
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 25m
    £70–115

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    6h 1m
    £80–211

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    6h 12m
    £73–180

North West to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between North West, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Scant Row to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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